afflicter

/əˈflɪktər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that causes pain, suffering, or distress.
    • The dictator was known as the great afflicter of his own people.
    • Stress can be a silent afflicter of your health over time.
    • In the story, the dragon was the afflicter of the entire kingdom.
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